Winston Churchill
Painting as a Pastime Hardcover Book
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Painting is a companion with whom one may hope to walk a great part of lifes journey.Winston Churchills timeless meditation on the joy of painting, now beautifully republished with extended insights and anecdotes.Winston Churchill first took up painting in 1915 and pursued it with great pleasure until his death in 1965. While largely selftaught, he was mentored by some of the established painters of the day and became an accomplished artist in his own right. His works are now found in various collections around the world as well as at his house in Chartwell, Kent.Written in 192122, this essay speaks of the joys and rewards of painting, an experience Churchill called a joy ride in a paint box. Painting was, in essence, his mindfulness practice and a distraction from the political challenges of his life, helping him through the difficult wilderness years between the wars and beyond. Painting as a Pastime has been in print in various forms since it was first published in 1932 and is a classic example of his engaging and lively writing style.This new edition brings Churchills essay to life withA foreword by artist Paul Rafferty, the leading expert on Churchills art, offering fresh perspective on his artistic journey.Over 20 fullcolour reproductions of Churchills paintings, from wartime landscapes to Mediterranean seascapes.Extended captions that provide historical context and interesting anecdotes.Elegant design detailsincluding a ribbon marker, making this a perfect gift for...
Binding: Hardcover;96 pages; Publisher: Quarto Publishing Plc IWUK; Classification: AFCL; Weight: 420 g; Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 15
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Painting is a companion with whom one may hope to walk a great part of lifes journey.Winston Churchills timeless meditation on the joy of painting, now beautifully republished with extended insights and anecdotes.Winston Churchill first took up painting in 1915 and pursued it with great pleasure until his death in 1965. While largely selftaught, he was mentored by some of the established painters of the day and became an accomplished artist in his own right. His works are now found in various collections around the world as well as at his house in Chartwell, Kent.Written in 192122, this essay speaks of the joys and rewards of painting, an experience Churchill called a joy ride in a paint box. Painting was, in essence, his mindfulness practice and a distraction from the political challenges of his life, helping him through the difficult wilderness years between the wars and beyond. Painting as a Pastime has been in print in various forms since it was first published in 1932 and is a classic example of his engaging and lively writing style.This new edition brings Churchills essay to life withA foreword by artist Paul Rafferty, the leading expert on Churchills art, offering fresh perspective on his artistic journey.Over 20 fullcolour reproductions of Churchills paintings, from wartime landscapes to Mediterranean seascapes.Extended captions that provide historical context and interesting anecdotes.Elegant design detailsincluding a ribbon marker, making this a perfect gift for...
Binding: Hardcover;96 pages; Publisher: Quarto Publishing Plc IWUK; Classification: AFCL; Weight: 420 g; Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 15
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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Winston Churchill
Painting as a Pastime Hardcover Book
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